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Wrong way motorcyclist killed in head-on crash in Yarmouth

Police say a wrong-way driver was killed in a head-on crash on I-295 in Yarmouth on Sunday.

Maine native guilty after Capitol riot, another arrested

A Maine native has pleaded guilty to a second charge related to his role in the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.

Versant is installing more than 100,000 smart meters

Versant will upgrade tech to provide real-time data about electric usage and to help the company identify power outages

Maine seeks to preserve downtowns with tax credit program

The tax credit program provides incentives so businesses, property owners and developers can rehab and reuse historic buildings in the state that produce income.

Portland Police say a drunk driver delivered herself to them on Friday night

Portland Police say a 26-year-old woman was following GPS directions while drunk when she drove into the Portland Police Department garage and tried to drive down the stairs Friday night

Crews responded to a large fire at the Red Jacket Inn in North Conway, NH

A large fire could be seen taking over the 2nd and 3rd floor of the popular North Conway resort hotel

Maine man sentenced for making child pornography

A judge sentenced a Maine man to 70 years behind bars for making child pornography.

Two charged in connection with homicide in Perry

Police have charged two people with murder in the killing of 43-year-old Kimberly Neptune.

Police in Maine to collect unwanted prescription drugs

Saturday is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.

Maine domestic violence suspect found living on sailboat off Massachusetts coast

Police arrested a domestic violence suspect from Maine after he was found living on a sailboat off New Bedford, Massachusetts.

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Trump Shuts Down Offshore Wind in New England; Nova Scotia Eyes Opportunity

The administration’s freeze on U.S. ocean wind projects could set clean energy back a decade. Nova Scotia’s massive Wind West project hopes to fill the gap and even sell power to the U.S.

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Federal Policy Could Push Hundreds of Mainers Out of Long-Term Housing

HUD plans to cut funding for permanent supportive housing and shift to transitional programs, leaving vulnerable Mainers at risk of homelessness. Advocates warn shelters could be overwhelmed.

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Maine Announces $550K in Grants to Boost Coastal Resilience

The state just announced $550,000 in grants to help communities prepare for future storms and flooding. Towns and regional groups can apply for funding to strengthen infrastructure and plan for climate risks. Applications are due Jan. 5.

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Portland Unveils Maine’s First Electric Boat Charger

Portland just unveiled the state’s first electric boat charger at Wright’s Wharf. The move is part of a push to cut emissions and noise in the marine industry.

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Overdose Deaths Continue to Decline in Maine for Third Year

Overdose deaths have dropped for the third year in a row! Fatal overdoses are down 23% compared to last year, and officials credit naloxone distribution and expanded treatment options. If the trend continues, Maine could see the fewest overdose deaths in six years.